The Grey Nomads - General

rexboggs5 · rexboggs5

I am considering purchasing a motorhome (new or used) that: * is built to a high standard * can easily/safely flat tow a small car * has good storage space * has seating for and will comfortably sleep at least 4 people * isn't too large, eg one that will fit on most caravan sites * and that I can reverse down m...

Renfrew · Renfrew

http://douglas.qld.gov.au/council-crack-illegal-camping/

Dunmowin · Dunmowin

I have been reading other Grey Nomads blogs with interested, and just realised, that after almost four years on the road, that I have never put up ours. I don't have a website, I normally email it out to family and friends. So, here it is, our latest - enjoy.

Dougwe · Dougwe

Yep, I will spend tomorrow packing up, hooking up and then spend the rest of the day loafing around, what was I doing today then mmmm. Early Sunday morning I will leave here in fantastic Byron Bay, NSW north coast and heading to Gin Gin for one night then further north after that. I have Townsville in my s...

Hurls · Hurls

Hi All, Does anyone out there know of an Australian supplier for the subject tape. It is used for sealing van roofs etc and is apparently very effective. It is available on Ebay but, the postage from the US is pretty expensive. Also, has anyone had personal experience with the product. I have to replace...

nu one · nu one

well we set off and made Merimbula and went to a C/P only to be parked up next to Barbs sons in laws (what are the odds of that) the following morning we set off early, 6.30am and made good time.. Until.. A burst tyre on the trailer ment a tyre change and further on a replacement of two new tyres on the trailer...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-08/kwinana-freeway-multiple-vehicle-fatal-crash-in-heavy-fog/6454934?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 8th of May 20...

brickies · brickies

Well have now been able to tick that one off my list

AllstarRaHonda · AllstarRaHonda

I currently have my van/ute in storage in Perth after doing the trek across from Broken Hill, down SA peninsulars and over the Nullabor with friends of my sister. they have now moved on and I did a quick flight back to Brisbane- here until mid June. When I go back to Perth I need to make that decision, or tos...

kiwijims · kiwijims

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-08/pm-pledges-100m-to-bolster-northern-cattle-routes/6453910

the rocket · the rocket

Look what I found, at big w. caravan and 4wheel drives, I know a few of us have been looking for them. Xmas presents for the grand kids.

didi · didi

Hi all. have reached queensland but now Im confused. I though it was free camping up here but apparently not? There is a charge and a booking system for parks? Cheers

gooba53 · gooba53

Help requested please for more trip planning. Having heard so much about Wuruma Dam I'd like to include it in our June trip to the Cape. Coming from Dalby could we take the road up past Boondooma to Mundubbera or wouldn't it be suitable that time of year? Would it be better to go Kingaroy, Wondai etc? Th...

Nelly · Nelly

How does one go about finding out about where to have mh conversions carried out? thank you in advance. happy camping

peter1 · peter1

Unsure whether this should be on the technical forum but will try it here firstly. I have been using WORDPRESS.com for my blogs but I would like to try others. Does anyone have an easy, reliable, free blog recommendation? Regards Peter

kiwijims · kiwijims

Wednesday 6 May 2015 - 3:30 PM A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling on the Victoria Highway near the intersection of Lake Argyle Road in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger y...

Linzeelou · Linzeelou

Hi I was wandering if any one else has had the problem of their portable solar panel lead breaking away from the Anderson plug. It happened to me when the panels were almost brand new. They manufacturer sent me out another lead as replacement. I was so careful with the second lead trying very hard not to t...

diandken · diandken

we have a2003 nissan xtrail auto that we are towing a 1500kg caravan with but are finding it a bit heavy on full and are looking at upgrading to diesel auto have $6000 what do you people suggest

jbrinks · jbrinks

we are overnight at a property called Simply Green Tomatoes which is 14k from Boort in Victoria. They are farmers diversifying into different forms of farming and they also produce Woolen Quilts and products. They do not charge for you to camp here and it is a lovely set up , you would need to be self cont...

brickies · brickies

Glad I didn't take to Alpine Road very windy at Wodonga , Just think what it would be like in the hills

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Motorhome - which brands or models do you recommend? motorhome motor home (Preview) I am considering purchasing a motorhome (new or used) that: * is built to a high standard * can easily/safely flat tow a small car * has good storage space * has seating for and will comfortably sleep at least 4 people * isn't too large, eg one that will fit on most caravan sites * and that I can reverse down m...	rexboggs5	6	1129	10:01 AM May 9, 2015 by Philw
	Cape Tribulation-Qld-Crack Down on Illegal Camping (Preview) http://douglas.qld.gov.au/council-crack-illegal-camping/	Renfrew	1	827	09:12 AM May 9, 2015 by Abby
	Dunmowin's Blog (Preview) I have been reading other Grey Nomads blogs with interested, and just realised, that after almost four years on the road, that I have never put up ours. I don't have a website, I normally email it out to family and friends. So, here it is, our latest - enjoy.	Dunmowin	15	1686	09:22 PM May 8, 2015 by Dunmowin
	TIME TO MOVE ON (Preview) Yep, I will spend tomorrow packing up, hooking up and then spend the rest of the day loafing around, what was I doing today then mmmm. Early Sunday morning I will leave here in fantastic Byron Bay, NSW north coast and heading to Gin Gin for one night then further north after that. I have Townsville in my s...	Dougwe	10	1277	07:14 PM May 8, 2015 by Bill B
	Eternabond Tape (Preview) Hi All, Does anyone out there know of an Australian supplier for the subject tape. It is used for sealing van roofs etc and is apparently very effective. It is available on Ebay but, the postage from the US is pretty expensive. Also, has anyone had personal experience with the product. I have to replace...	Hurls	9	7335	04:05 PM May 8, 2015 by ken thomas
	Going north for the sun (Preview) well we set off and made Merimbula and went to a C/P only to be parked up next to Barbs sons in laws (what are the odds of that) the following morning we set off early, 6.30am and made good time.. Until.. A burst tyre on the trailer ment a tyre change and further on a replacement of two new tyres on the trailer...	nu one	1	620	03:42 PM May 8, 2015 by Dougwe
	MAN DIES IN KWINANA FREEWAY SMASH IN W.A. ; DUE TO FOG (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-08/kwinana-freeway-multiple-vehicle-fatal-crash-in-heavy-fog/6454934?section=wa-- Edited by kiwijims on Friday 8th of May 20...	kiwijims	0	621	02:43 PM May 8, 2015 by kiwijims
	Greens Lake (Preview) Well have now been able to tick that one off my list	brickies	4	711	02:40 PM May 8, 2015 by Lorries
	Anyone travelling around WA who would like a van travelling companion from min June (Preview) I currently have my van/ute in storage in Perth after doing the trek across from Broken Hill, down SA peninsulars and over the Nullabor with friends of my sister. they have now moved on and I did a quick flight back to Brisbane- here until mid June. When I go back to Perth I need to make that decision, or tos...	AllstarRaHonda	0	527	12:09 PM May 8, 2015 by AllstarRaHonda
	From the P.M. I just found $100m to fix road's. !!! (Preview) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-08/pm-pledges-100m-to-bolster-northern-cattle-routes/6453910	kiwijims	1	699	11:04 AM May 8, 2015 by deverall11
	Matchbox caravan n 4wheel drive (Preview) Look what I found, at big w. caravan and 4wheel drives, I know a few of us have been looking for them. Xmas presents for the grand kids.	the rocket	9	1907	09:47 PM May 7, 2015 by ShortNorth
	CONFUSED (Preview) Hi all. have reached queensland but now Im confused. I though it was free camping up here but apparently not? There is a charge and a booking system for parks? Cheers	didi	7	1689	07:44 PM May 7, 2015 by Oma
	Dalby/Mundubbera (Preview) Help requested please for more trip planning. Having heard so much about Wuruma Dam I'd like to include it in our June trip to the Cape. Coming from Dalby could we take the road up past Boondooma to Mundubbera or wouldn't it be suitable that time of year? Would it be better to go Kingaroy, Wondai etc? Th...	gooba53	4	1290	06:55 PM May 7, 2015 by gooba53
	campervan conversions (Preview) How does one go about finding out about where to have mh conversions carried out? thank you in advance. happy camping	Nelly	10	3296	06:45 PM May 7, 2015 by madaboutled
	What Blogs to use (Preview) Unsure whether this should be on the technical forum but will try it here firstly. I have been using WORDPRESS.com for my blogs but I would like to try others. Does anyone have an easy, reliable, free blog recommendation? Regards Peter	peter1	5	689	10:52 AM May 7, 2015 by peter1
	Bushfire ADVICE for the Victoria Highway near Lake Argyle in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley (Preview) Wednesday 6 May 2015 - 3:30 PM A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling on the Victoria Highway near the intersection of Lake Argyle Road in the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area. Although there is no immediate danger y...	kiwijims	0	448	09:47 AM May 7, 2015 by kiwijims
	solar panel lead falling off anderson plug (Preview) Hi I was wandering if any one else has had the problem of their portable solar panel lead breaking away from the Anderson plug. It happened to me when the panels were almost brand new. They manufacturer sent me out another lead as replacement. I was so careful with the second lead trying very hard not to t...	Linzeelou	14	2456	09:37 AM May 7, 2015 by aussie_paul
	towing vehicle (Preview) we have a2003 nissan xtrail auto that we are towing a 1500kg caravan with but are finding it a bit heavy on full and are looking at upgrading to diesel auto have $6000 what do you people suggest	diandken	21	1785	09:49 PM May 6, 2015 by aussietraveller
	Simply Green Tomatoes Boort Free camp (Preview) we are overnight at a property called Simply Green Tomatoes which is 14k from Boort in Victoria. They are farmers diversifying into different forms of farming and they also produce Woolen Quilts and products. They do not charge for you to camp here and it is a lovely set up , you would need to be self cont...	jbrinks	8	2014	06:08 PM May 6, 2015 by jbrinks
	Windy in Wodonga (Preview) Glad I didn't take to Alpine Road very windy at Wodonga , Just think what it would be like in the hills	brickies	4	649	01:55 PM May 6, 2015 by brickies
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